SWIFT/BIC code CMCIFR21BCI
CMCIFR21BCI belongs to Credit Mutuel in Strasbourg, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CMCIFR21BCI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CMCIFR21 |
| Branch code | BCI |
| Bank | Credit Mutuel |
| Branch | Banque du Credit Mutuel Ile de France |
| City | Strasbourg |
| Country | France |
The way the Credit Mutuel SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CMCI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BCI Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank uses SWIFT code CMCIFR21BCI?
The code CMCIFR21BCI belongs to Banque du Credit Mutuel Ile de France, part of Credit Mutuel in Strasbourg, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need CMCIFR21BCI for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need CMCIFR21BCI.
How long does a transfer to Credit Mutuel take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Credit Mutuel?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in CMCIFR21BCI stand for?
CMCI is the institution code of Credit Mutuel, FR is the ISO code of France, 21 is the code for the city or region and BCI identifies the department Banque du Credit Mutuel Ile de France.
Can I use CMCIFR21 instead of CMCIFR21BCI?
CMCIFR21 points to the main office of Credit Mutuel, while CMCIFR21BCI is Banque du Credit Mutuel Ile de France. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CMCIFR21BCI if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.